Italy Under 16s lost 3-1 to the Netherlands, after the great success two days ago, in the second of the friendlies scheduled at Juliana Sportpark in 's-Gravenzande. The Azzurrini went ahead in the first half (9’) thanks to a goal from Cristian Carrara (Inter), before conceding the equaliser in added time. The goal came from PSV’s Austyn Jones, who also scored the second  (80'+2 e 80'+7), and the third goal came from Ajax’s Thijmen Romers (80'+3).

Daniele Zoratto explained: “We fell in extra time. We controlled the match until the last 15 minutes before dropping our intensity levels, contrary to the opposition”.

Overall, the outcome of the two friendlies was positive. The Coach emphasised: "There are a couple of players who can help us integrate the group. Matches against teams like this help us to grow and improve".

Squad list

Goalkeeprs: Raffaele Huli (Juventus), Alessandro Longoni (Milan);
Defenders: Leonardo Noah Bovio (Inter), Lorenzo Calvani (Lazio), Thomas Lissi (Inter), Mattia Marello (Udinese), Andrea Natali (Barcellona), Jayden Armstrong Ngwashi Chinjie (Manchester United), Luca Reggiani (Sassuolo), Samuele Tavanti (Empoli);
Midfielders: Nicolò Ballabio (Monza), Oliver Blini (Empoli), Christian Comotto (Milan), Pietro La Torre (Inter), Simone Lontani (Milan), Matteo Maglione (Parma), Kevin Vitale Moressa (Inter), Vincenzo Prisco (Napoli);
Forwards: Danilo Busiello (Empoli), Thomas Campaniello (Empoli), Cristian Carrara (Inter), Andrea Luongo (Torino)*.

*replaced Samuele Inácio (Atalanta).

Staff - Head Coach: Daniele Zoratto; Assistant Coach: Davide Cei; Fitness coach: Luca Coppari; Goalkeeping coach: Fabrizio Capodici; Match analyst: Luca Dalmasso; Doctors: Giuseppe Bastone and Valerio Andreozzi; Nutritionist: Dennis Dell'Unto; Physiotherapist: Luca De Marchi; Secretary: Fabio Ferappi.